The average price of a 7-day trip to Lake Elsinore is $2,229 for a solo traveler, $4,003 for a couple, and $7,505 for a family of 4. Lake Elsinore hotels range from $77 to $350 per night with an average of $135, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $960 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to John Wayne-Orange County Airport (SNA) are between $738 and $1,159 per person for economy flights and $2,316 to $3,637 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $68 to $142 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Lake Elsinore, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SNA and stay in a Lake Elsinore hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lake Elsinore is usually early to mid September.
Average Lake Elsinore Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lake Elsinore for a week is $1,503-$3,414($215-$488 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $142 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $445 to $974 for economy
Lodging: $97 to $129 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $197 to $241 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lake Elsinore for a week is $3,010-$5,752($430-$822 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $284 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $890 to $1,948 for economy
Lodging: $97 to $129 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $197 to $241 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lake Elsinore for a week is $4,848-$9,894($693-$1,413 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $272 to $568 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,780 to $3,896 for economy
Lodging: $194 to $258 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $296 to $337 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lake Elsinore
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lake Elsinore? The cheapest trip to Lake Elsinore is about $149 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $173 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $66.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Lake Elsinore for a week is $1,044-$2,598($149-$371 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $58 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $445 to $974 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $77 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $173 to $203 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lake Elsinore for a week is $1,692-$3,978($242-$568 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $116 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $890 to $1,948 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $77 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $173 to $203 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lake Elsinore for a week is $3,384-$7,350($483-$1,050 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $232 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,780 to $3,896 for economy
Lodging: $132 to $154 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $260 to $305 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Lake Elsinore cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lake Elsinore Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Lake Elsinore.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lake Elsinore for a week is $3,112-$15,622($445-$2,232 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $150 to $298 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,024 to $2,016 for first class
Lodging: $173 to $350 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $960 to $1,920 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lake Elsinore for a week is $5,186-$19,724($741-$2,818 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $300 to $596 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,048 to $4,032 for first class
Lodging: $173 to $350 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $960 to $1,920 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lake Elsinore for a week is $10,372-$32,536($1,482-$4,648 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $600 to $1,192 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,096 to $8,064 for first class
Lodging: $346 to $700 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,440 to $2,688 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lake Elsinore Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lake Elsinore is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lake Elsinore due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Lake Elsinore Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Lake Elsinore hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Lake Elsinore.
Flight Costs to Lake Elsinore
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,159 average in late July to a low of $738 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $716. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lake Elsinore our data includes 869 originating airports, and 129 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lake Elsinore from an airport like Asmara International (ASM) in Asmara (Eritrea) for an average $6,848 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC) in San Jose, CA (the United States) at an average of just $152.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Lake Elsinore, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $421, so you can easily save about 57% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Lake Elsinore can easily cost $440 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $29 per person. Private tours can cost $871 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.